Sargons

Sargons is the plural form of the given name Sargon, and it is used to refer to individuals who bore this name, especially rulers in ancient Mesopotamia, as well as to modern uses of the name. The name itself derives from the Akkadian Sharru-kin, meaning “true king” or “legitimate king.”

Two figures are most commonly associated with the name:

Sargon of Akkad (c. 2334–2279 BCE) was the founder of the Akkadian Empire in Mesopotamia. He united the city-states of Sumer and Akkad, creating what is often regarded as one of the world’s first empires. His reign established a centralized administrative system and helped spread Akkadian language and cuneiform across a broad region. His legacy influenced imperial rule in Mesopotamia for centuries, even as subsequent dynasties rose and fell.

Sargon II (reigned 722–705 BCE) was a king of the Neo-Assyrian Empire. He expanded and solidified Assyrian authority in the Near East, conducted campaigns in the Levant and parts of Anatolia, and built the grand capital city of Dur-Sharrukin (Khorsabad). His reign continued the Assyrian tradition of military expansion and centralized governance and ended with his death during a campaign.

In modern times, the name Sargon remains in use as a personal or symbolic name and has been adopted as an online alias and in popular culture, reflecting the historical prestige attached to the original rulers. See also Sargon (disambiguation) for additional context and variants.